Much of the focus has understandably been on the health of wide receiver Tyreek Hill, running back De'Von Achane and quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, but the Miami Dolphins ' offense also needs a dependable tight end on the field. Former Pro Bowl selection Darren Waller , who returned to the NFL after a year in retirement, suffered a surprise setback and is not expected to play in Sunday's Week 1 matchup versus the Indianapolis Colts , per NFL Network's Cameron Wolfe.
Waller missed most of the summer with a hip injury but was gradually making progress ahead of the season opener. Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel revealed on Friday that the 32-year-old incurred a strain that will likely delay him from making his anticipated NFL return.
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